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How to setup an Avalanche Validator Node on Allnodes

Avalanche (AVAX) Validator Node Hosting

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Written by Allnodes Team
Updated over a week ago

An Avalanche Validator Node can be hosted with Ledger or Avalanche wallet.


It is possible to migrate a node to Allnodes with your previous NodeID.


Instructions for Ledger:

  1. Connect your Ledger wallet to your computer and open the Avalanche app on it.

  2. Open the official Avalanche Wallet: https://wallet.avax.network
    If you already have AVAX in your wallet you can start from Step 5.

  3. Copy the address to receive funds. Your address can be found to the right of your QR code.

  4. Send at least 2001 AVAX to your address.
    1 AVAX is required to cover the costs of setup transactions.

  5. Select the "Ledger" option here: https://www.allnodes.com/avax/host

  6. Choose to host a new node or migrate with the old NodeID.

  7. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for the Avalanche wallet:

  1. Open the official Avalanche Wallet: https://wallet.avax.network
    If you already have AVAX in your wallet you can start from Step 4.

  2. Copy your address to receive funds. Your address can be found to the right of your QR code.

  3. Send at least 2001 AVAX to your address.
    1 AVAX is required to cover the costs of setup transactions.

  4. Select the "Avalanche Wallet" option here: https://www.allnodes.com/avax/host

  5. Choose to host a new node or migrate with the old NodeID.

  6. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.

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